How to write to us about an instrument
9 February 2024
Instruments to be considered
The instruments the Committee will be considering at its next meeting can be found here.
If you want to write to the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee we have prepared guidance explaining what we would find most useful and the appropriate format.
Please send submissions to hlseclegscrutiny@parliament.uk.
Guidance for the public
Guidance for the public (pdf, 90KB)- we particularly welcome comments on SIs and from the public or interest groups that help us understand how an instrument will work in practice.
Guidance for government departments
Guidance for departments on statutory instruments - information on how the Committee scrutinises statutory instruments and what it is looking for in an effective Explanatory Memorandum (EM). For those short on time, the key points are available here: Top Ten Tips for a Good EM.
The Cabinet Office has recently revised its guidance on how to complete the Explanatory Memorandum that accompanies each instrument. It is available at Explanatory Memorandum: Template and Guidance - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Accessing the work of the Committee
Further information on the work of the Committee can be found in our 45th Report of Session 2017-19.
Data protection
The personal data you supply will be processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018 for the purposes of attributing the evidence you submit and contacting you as necessary in connection with it.
For more information on how the House of Lords administration processes your personal data please see our privacy notice.
Privacy notice for House of Lords select committee witnesses. (pdf, 164KB)